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the u.s. postal service is ending saturday first-class mail delivery beginning in august. many customers saw this day coming. >> i think it's probably long overdue because they've been having so many budget issues. >> i've been doing everything online for a really long time so i don't think it's necessarily going impact my world. >> reporter: over the past six years the postal service lost $41 billion despite laying off 35% of its work force. >> it would be irresponsible for the postal service not to pursue this course. we are in a situation where we are obligated to make some tough choices and decisions. >> local post offices with saturday hours oochz will still be open and they'll continue to deliver express and priority mail as well as pack objeages o saturday. congress usually approves any big changes at the post office but the independent agency found a way to sidestep lawmakers and most americans believe it is the right move. polls show nearly seven in ten people support the switch to fi
the u.s. postal service is ending saturday first-class mail delivery beginning in august. many customers saw this day coming. >> i think it's probably long overdue because they've been having so many budget issues. >> i've been doing everything online for a really long time so i don't think it's necessarily going impact my world. >> reporter: over the past six years the postal service lost $41 billion despite laying off 35% of its work force. >> it would be irresponsible...
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speaking to cbs news anchor scott pelley yesterday, the president said the u.s. can reduce its deficit by closing tax loopholes and making what he calls smart budget reductions. >> if you combine those things together, then we cannot only reduce our deficit, but we can continue to invest in things like education and research and development that are going to help us grow. >> well, today the president travels to minneapolis where he'll push for proposals to gun control durs his visit. susan mcginnis is in washington. good morning. >> good morning. this will be the president's first trip outside washington to push his gun proposalproposals. he's pushing for a big rally in support of this. in the meantime the senators are said to be preparing their own legislation very similar to the president's employee posal but conspicuously absent is the assault weapons ban. he takes his pitch for gun safety to minneapolis today. he wants congress to require universal background checks, limit how many bullets gun clips can hold, and pasban on assault weapons. but here in washing
speaking to cbs news anchor scott pelley yesterday, the president said the u.s. can reduce its deficit by closing tax loopholes and making what he calls smart budget reductions. >> if you combine those things together, then we cannot only reduce our deficit, but we can continue to invest in things like education and research and development that are going to help us grow. >> well, today the president travels to minneapolis where he'll push for proposals to gun control durs his...
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the u.s. in. china says its air force is on high alert this morning after scrambling more planes to the east china sea yesterday. beijing is asserting kroefr over what it says is a new maritime defense zone, but china's claim over the territory is not recognized by its neighbors or the u.s. tara mergener is in washington with more. tara, good morning. >> good morning, anne-marie. the zone is controversial because it includes skies over islands in china and japan, the subject of a long territorial dispute. china's new push is making the region very volatile. china's news agency says fighter jets and early warning aircraft claim this new air defense zone over the east china sea. a chinese air force spokesman says it's a defensive measure after south korea, u.s., and japan flew through the zone without warning. beijing is demanding all aircra aircraft identify themselves before flying through. >> how are they going to enforce it? by shooting down a plane? >> analysts say there is no indication th
the u.s. in. china says its air force is on high alert this morning after scrambling more planes to the east china sea yesterday. beijing is asserting kroefr over what it says is a new maritime defense zone, but china's claim over the territory is not recognized by its neighbors or the u.s. tara mergener is in washington with more. tara, good morning. >> good morning, anne-marie. the zone is controversial because it includes skies over islands in china and japan, the subject of a long...
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the u.s. and allies knew the test was coming. >> what is interesting is they have done this in defiance in not only in our views but china. china tried very hard to keep them from doing this. so what will be very interesting in the weeks to come is what does that mean when the chinese say don't do something and they do it. >> reporter: indeed, china's position has always been that it wanted to preserve the status quo on the korean peninsula. we've learned today that china, north korea's closest ally, has now said that it is firmly opposed to north korea's nuclear test. back to you, anne-marie. >> lucy kraft in tokyo, thank you. >>> tonight, president obama will call for a worldwide reduction in nuclear weapons when he delivers his first state of the union address of the second term. speaking to congress and the american people, the white house says mr. obama will focus on the economy, outlining plans to create jobs and grow the middle class. susan mcginnis is in washington. good morning. >> re
the u.s. and allies knew the test was coming. >> what is interesting is they have done this in defiance in not only in our views but china. china tried very hard to keep them from doing this. so what will be very interesting in the weeks to come is what does that mean when the chinese say don't do something and they do it. >> reporter: indeed, china's position has always been that it wanted to preserve the status quo on the korean peninsula. we've learned today that china, north...
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he is the first u.s. soldier to survive after losing both his arms and legs in the iraq war and only the seventh person in the u.s. to undergo successful double arm transplant surgery. >>> iran says it has sent a live monkey into space monday. the monkey was strapped into something that looks like a car seat. the iranian spokesperson says it returned to earth safely. the state department has not confirmed the flight but says the launch could show that iran is developing long-range missiles. >>> and new competition at the westminster kennel club. two new breeds will compete this year. the russell terrier dates back to the 1800s and was used for horse hunting. and t and the tree walker coonhound will be participating. this is the "cbs morning news. " my dentist said that the acid in fruit or fruit juice softens the enamel so it can potentially erode. once that enamel is gone, it's gone. my dentist recommended pronamel. pronamel protects your teeth from the effects of acid erosion. i don't have to cut out th
he is the first u.s. soldier to survive after losing both his arms and legs in the iraq war and only the seventh person in the u.s. to undergo successful double arm transplant surgery. >>> iran says it has sent a live monkey into space monday. the monkey was strapped into something that looks like a car seat. the iranian spokesperson says it returned to earth safely. the state department has not confirmed the flight but says the launch could show that iran is developing long-range...
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overall sales fell 4% among u.s. automakers, gm posted an 11% decline compared to september of last year. ford, however, saw a 6% rise. chrysler squeezet out a 1% gain. >>> and the famed new york city opera is shutting down. the opera announced on tuesday it's filing for bankruptcy after raising about $2 million of the $7 million needed to keep its lights on. the company performed its first opera in 1944. at the new york stock exchange, i'm gigi stone with the cbs money report. >> thank you very much. >>> in sports, the pirates host their first playoff game since 1992. my rats fans charged up for the wild card matchup in cincinnati and they can't have to wait long to cheer. marlon byrd homers in the second inning to start the scoring. two batters later it sounds like pirates fans get to reds pitcher johnny cueto. >> that ball's hit well to left center field. back toward the front. and that ball is gone! >> russell martin makes it 2-0. pirates with that home run. he would add another homer in the seventh as pittsburgh
overall sales fell 4% among u.s. automakers, gm posted an 11% decline compared to september of last year. ford, however, saw a 6% rise. chrysler squeezet out a 1% gain. >>> and the famed new york city opera is shutting down. the opera announced on tuesday it's filing for bankruptcy after raising about $2 million of the $7 million needed to keep its lights on. the company performed its first opera in 1944. at the new york stock exchange, i'm gigi stone with the cbs money report....
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. >>> japanese and u.s. investigators said wednesday that overcharged batteries did not cause the recent fires on boeing's 787 dreamliner, but they did find thermal damage to the lithium i on battery. overall, 50 dream leaners have been grounded worldwide. the city wants to ban sugary drinks bigger than 16 ounces in an effort to cut down on obesity, but opponents call it grossly unfair and say it would hurt small and minority owned businesses. they're trying to stop the ban from taking effect march 12th. oh the fight over the sugary drinks. >> i know, i know. people are just going to buy two if they want more. >> that's what i was thinking. >> straight ahead, the admissions. notre dame football star manti te'o explains why he kept alive the story of the death of his girlfriend. this is the "cbs morning news." and a choice. n take advil, and maybe have to take up to four in a day. or take aleve, which can relieve pain all day with just two pills. good eye. try our new southwestern mac and cheese with grilled
. >>> japanese and u.s. investigators said wednesday that overcharged batteries did not cause the recent fires on boeing's 787 dreamliner, but they did find thermal damage to the lithium i on battery. overall, 50 dream leaners have been grounded worldwide. the city wants to ban sugary drinks bigger than 16 ounces in an effort to cut down on obesity, but opponents call it grossly unfair and say it would hurt small and minority owned businesses. they're trying to stop the ban from taking...
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. >> reporter: in the rush to stop the u.s. from going over the fiscal cliff, congress let something else fall. house speaker john boehner put off a vote on a $60 billion age package for victims of superstorm sandy. >> it's why the american people hate congress. it's why they hate them. >> reporter: some of boehner's fellow republicans, especially those from the state affected by the storm deserves better. >> they deserve better. >> reporter: boehner scrambled to repair the damage. he promised a house vote on a $9 billion package on friday and the remain 5g $1 billion on january 15th. that was enough for some. >> this procedure that's laid out is fully acceptable and fully satisfactory. this will give us the full $60 billion. >> reporter: superstorm sandy nearly knocked the house in breezy point, new york, off its foundation and most who live here are still not back in their homes. >> this is people's lives. this is not a political football. >> reporter: joseph izzizzo's h was damaged by the storm. he calls congress's response
. >> reporter: in the rush to stop the u.s. from going over the fiscal cliff, congress let something else fall. house speaker john boehner put off a vote on a $60 billion age package for victims of superstorm sandy. >> it's why the american people hate congress. it's why they hate them. >> reporter: some of boehner's fellow republicans, especially those from the state affected by the storm deserves better. >> they deserve better. >> reporter: boehner scrambled to...
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we invest more in the u.s. than anywhere else in the world. over fifty-five billion dollars here in the last five years - making bp america's largest energy investor. our commitment has never been stronger. forecast in some cities oftened the country. expect thunderstorms in new york. miami, thunderstorms as well. chicago, thunderstorms in the morning. dallas will be partly sunny, and los angeles, morning clouds, 85 the high. >>> and time now for a check of the nationalhe u.s. are at risk of severe weather today from new england west to the mississippi river valley and a second in the plains. expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the southeast. much of the west will be dry though. a high risk of fire stretches from southern california and arizona north to idaho. >>> in sports the st. louis cardinals' adam wainwright picked up his lead-tying 12th win. he shut out the astros through seven innings matt carpenter drove in three runs for the cards who ended up beating houston, 9-5. >>> in philadelphia cole hamels allowed just one ru
we invest more in the u.s. than anywhere else in the world. over fifty-five billion dollars here in the last five years - making bp america's largest energy investor. our commitment has never been stronger. forecast in some cities oftened the country. expect thunderstorms in new york. miami, thunderstorms as well. chicago, thunderstorms in the morning. dallas will be partly sunny, and los angeles, morning clouds, 85 the high. >>> and time now for a check of the nationalhe u.s. are at...
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it's a big dip from the eastern u.s. down to the south. much of the western united states into much of this. more batches of cold will swing in and reinforce the cold that's on the way out. in terms of high temperatures today, 20s in st. louis, topeka, dallas. 17 in chicago. and the only place you can really go to get away from all this cold is florida. central south florida into the 80s. that's about it. they're laughing at the rest of the country right now. minneapolis, you wish you could get a little bit of that. negative 2 is our high temperature today. teens tomorrow. 20 as we head into friday. teens and 20s. snow in the air today. maybe so at o'hare's midway. in new york, at or below freezing through the rest of the workweek. lot of sunshine for the holiday shoppers. not a lot of comfort on the streets. >>> in boulder, temperatures moved above freezing for first time in a while. that's the good news. the bad news is an ice dam broke causing local flooding forcing area evacuations. >>> and there's news from washington this morning, a
it's a big dip from the eastern u.s. down to the south. much of the western united states into much of this. more batches of cold will swing in and reinforce the cold that's on the way out. in terms of high temperatures today, 20s in st. louis, topeka, dallas. 17 in chicago. and the only place you can really go to get away from all this cold is florida. central south florida into the 80s. that's about it. they're laughing at the rest of the country right now. minneapolis, you wish you could get...
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including dangerous thunderstorms and the potential for tornados swept through the south and central u.s. overnight. torrential rain lasted through the night into the morning. there were downed trees and power outages in arkansas and severe weather is expected in tennessee and mississippi. meteorologist david bernard of our miami station wfor is tracking this powerful weather front. >> the big story today is going to be the continued threat for heavy rain and severe weather from the southeast extending into the northeastern corner of the united states. this front is going to bring severe weather potential from the panhandle to this area. if we follow the front to the north we're looking at flood watches for a good part of the northeast, strong to severe thunderstorms possible this evening and tonight as that front approaches the coastline. on the opposite side of that, we're looking at cold air spilling into the midwest. the rain we saw yesterday in chicago is going to end as a little bit of light snow with temperatures in the upper 30s. very cold in the plains with highs in the teens an
including dangerous thunderstorms and the potential for tornados swept through the south and central u.s. overnight. torrential rain lasted through the night into the morning. there were downed trees and power outages in arkansas and severe weather is expected in tennessee and mississippi. meteorologist david bernard of our miami station wfor is tracking this powerful weather front. >> the big story today is going to be the continued threat for heavy rain and severe weather from the...
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. >>> well, the u.s. military is making changes following its response to the attack on the u.s. mission in libya. outgoing secretary of defense leon panetta was grilled during the attack on capitol hill yesterday. panetta was pressed about the president's involvement. he said he learned about the assault while meeting with mr. obama. mr. obama told him to deploy forces as quickly as possible, but panetta did not speak to the president after that. >> the event was over before -- >> it lasted almost eight hours and my question to you is during that eight-hour period, did the president slow any curiosity about how's this is going, what kind of assets are helping these people? did he ever make that phone cal? >> look. there's no question in my mine the president of the united states was concerned about american lives. >> well, with all due respect i don't believe that's a credible statement if he never called and ask ued you are we helping these people, what's happening to them. >> reporter: panetta also said he was helping those but president obama decided against it. >>> also on c
. >>> well, the u.s. military is making changes following its response to the attack on the u.s. mission in libya. outgoing secretary of defense leon panetta was grilled during the attack on capitol hill yesterday. panetta was pressed about the president's involvement. he said he learned about the assault while meeting with mr. obama. mr. obama told him to deploy forces as quickly as possible, but panetta did not speak to the president after that. >> the event was over before --...
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the republicans are angry over president obama's response to the raid on the u.s. mission in libya. the president says they are playing politics with national security. >>> well, straight ahead, kangaroo course. a troop of roos take over the fairway at the australian open. ooooo my father loves coffee, drinks coffee every day, but, but makes coffee so wrong. i think he puts like maybe two tablespoons in the whole pot, so it just tastes like water. and i keep trying to tell him, dad, you have to put more coffee in here, but it doesn't work. so with blonde, i think he gets the flavor that he likes, so he feels more comfortable putting the appropriate amount of coffee in the thing. he does, jerry likes it light. ♪ ♪ >>> here's a look at flat from some cities around the country. new york, part employ sunny victory breezy, 50 the high. miami should expect some thunderstorms. chicago it will be snow showers. dallas, sunny, 53, l.a., 50 degrees. >>> relishing a deal with heinz ketchup and another piece of the trump empire sold for a bargain price. ash will i morison is here in new york
the republicans are angry over president obama's response to the raid on the u.s. mission in libya. the president says they are playing politics with national security. >>> well, straight ahead, kangaroo course. a troop of roos take over the fairway at the australian open. ooooo my father loves coffee, drinks coffee every day, but, but makes coffee so wrong. i think he puts like maybe two tablespoons in the whole pot, so it just tastes like water. and i keep trying to tell him, dad,...
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he also carried out a crusade to end smoking in the u.s. c. everett koop died monday in hanover, new hampshire. he was 96 years old. >>> coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," best-selling author bishop t.d. jakes. >>> i'm anne-marie green, this is the "cbs morning news." "my son made me this coffee," "you should try it, it's delicious." ♪ [ male announcer ] every time you say no to a cigarette you celebrate a little win. nicorette gum helps calm your cravings and makes you less irritable. quit one cigarette at a time. i don't know. i can ask. c'est un fruit ou un legume? it's a fish. >>> good morning. welcome to wusa9. today is tuesday, february 26. i'm andrea roane. >>> i'm mike hydeck. you ever start your day and spill stuff all over yourself? >> no. >> good to see you this morning. good morning. monika, how are you? >> can you relate, howard? >> i think we can all relate but right now we're laughing at mike. weather wise we're going to have an interesting day. this morning is going to be quiet but boy, things are going to
he also carried out a crusade to end smoking in the u.s. c. everett koop died monday in hanover, new hampshire. he was 96 years old. >>> coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," best-selling author bishop t.d. jakes. >>> i'm anne-marie green, this is the "cbs morning news." "my son made me this coffee," "you should try it, it's delicious." ♪ [ male announcer ] every time you say no to a cigarette you celebrate a little...
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while the u.s. says the door to negotiation is open owner, you're going to like this bill. >> the senate prepares to debate the first gun-control legislation since the sandy hook school shooting, but does it have enough supporters to pass? >>> there it is! adam scott, a life changer. >> and a masterful finish to golf's most celebrated tournament. adam scott becomes the first australian to don the green jacket as masters champion. this is the "cbs morning news" for monday, april 15th, 2013. >>> good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. the united states says it is ready to open new talks with north korea. that's despite the recent threats the north has made of a possible nuclear strike. speaking in tokyo, secretary of state john kerry said the u.s. would be a ready partner if the north abandoned its nuclear program. in an interview to be seen a little later on on "cbs this morning," our margaret brennan asked kerry if the offer still applies even if north korea test fires another missi
while the u.s. says the door to negotiation is open owner, you're going to like this bill. >> the senate prepares to debate the first gun-control legislation since the sandy hook school shooting, but does it have enough supporters to pass? >>> there it is! adam scott, a life changer. >> and a masterful finish to golf's most celebrated tournament. adam scott becomes the first australian to don the green jacket as masters champion. this is the "cbs morning news" for...
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they want advithe u.s. automake recall jeeps and cherokee liberties. they say the vehicles could leak in a rear end collision and catch fire. chrysler insists they're safe claiming the government relied on incomplete data. tokyo's nikkei lost nearly 4% to a two-month low, while hong kong's hang seng fell about 1%. >>> for the past 20 weeks, tuesday produced gains for traders on wall street, but all winning streakings eventually come to an end. the dow dropped 76 points yesterday, while the nasdaq shed 20 points. >> the housing market is turning red hot with prices soaring 12% in april, the billest leap in seven years. real estate data provider core logic found the biggest gain in nevada where prices are up 25%. >>> the u.s. banned imports of apple's iphone 4 after ruling the popular smartphone violates a patent by samsung. the import ban means apple won't be able to sell more of the devices in the u.s. introduce in 2010 it is the oldest iteration of the device still being made. apple can appeal, and president obama can invalidate the order. >>> and tod
they want advithe u.s. automake recall jeeps and cherokee liberties. they say the vehicles could leak in a rear end collision and catch fire. chrysler insists they're safe claiming the government relied on incomplete data. tokyo's nikkei lost nearly 4% to a two-month low, while hong kong's hang seng fell about 1%. >>> for the past 20 weeks, tuesday produced gains for traders on wall street, but all winning streakings eventually come to an end. the dow dropped 76 points yesterday, while...
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online sales in the u.s. rose 17% on thanksgiving and black friday, but be warned if you plan to shop online from work. employers are cracking down. there were more shoppers in the store this year over the four-day thanksgiving weekend including black friday, but they spent less. 141 million americans went shopping over the holiday weekend, up from $137 million last year but they spent nearly 3% less. experts say heavier and earlier discounts took a toll on retail sales. >>> asian stocks were higher after manufacturing stocks from china showed steady gross. hong kong's hang seng gained half a percent. tokyo's nikkei was flat. wall street is certainly on a row launching its longest streak in nearly a decade. stocks were mixed. the dow jones industrial average lost nearly 11 points. the nasdaq gaining six points. >>> "the hunger games" catching fire earned $70 million. "frozen" opened with $60 million. both set thanksgiving weekend box office world. >>> anne-marie, in the not too distant future your am son deli
online sales in the u.s. rose 17% on thanksgiving and black friday, but be warned if you plan to shop online from work. employers are cracking down. there were more shoppers in the store this year over the four-day thanksgiving weekend including black friday, but they spent less. 141 million americans went shopping over the holiday weekend, up from $137 million last year but they spent nearly 3% less. experts say heavier and earlier discounts took a toll on retail sales. >>> asian...
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. >> he simply does not understand the true basis of the u.s./israel alliance and he's the same person who suggests united states might be able to live with a nuclear iran. >> some well funded groups have taked to the tv with ads to oppose his confirmation. >> president obama says he supports sanction, hagel voted against them. >> but hagel has been aggressive in fighting the accusations. he made the rounds here on capitol hill to talk with former colleagues and clarify his position. >> senator hagel and i had a very good meeting to talk about the department of defense and the future as well as his role. >> hagel picked up a big endorsement on the democratic side when he won over chuck schumer. >> i can now say i will support his nomination and urge my colleagues, many of whom who have had similar doubts to me to do the same. >> if confirmed he'll be the first former enlisted man and first vee name vet to become secretary of defense. now, six republicans have already said they will vote against hagel. senator graham of south carolina said he wil
. >> he simply does not understand the true basis of the u.s./israel alliance and he's the same person who suggests united states might be able to live with a nuclear iran. >> some well funded groups have taked to the tv with ads to oppose his confirmation. >> president obama says he supports sanction, hagel voted against them. >> but hagel has been aggressive in fighting the accusations. he made the rounds here on capitol hill to talk with former colleagues and clarify...
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this later airline mega merger is approved, four airlines will control about three quarters of the u.s. airline traffic. susan mcginnis is in washington with more on this story. susan, good morning. >> good morning. this is the latest mergener this massive consolidation that has taken place over just the last five or six years. this one's going combine the third and the fourth biggest airlines to form the biggest largest. now, the typical winners in these massive deals are usually airlines themselves because they can save and boost profits and also wall street. for travelers it often leads to higher fares, fewer flight, and fewer seats. american airlines and usz airways are joining forces to join the biggest airline in the world. >>> our best goal going forward is to make it the biggest strongest airline in the country, and i suppose that's about to happen. >> the combined carrier will have american airlines' new look and old name. it combines continental and delta. >> the only way to survive at least some of the airlines believe is to merge together, grow, and then don't overlap as mu
this later airline mega merger is approved, four airlines will control about three quarters of the u.s. airline traffic. susan mcginnis is in washington with more on this story. susan, good morning. >> good morning. this is the latest mergener this massive consolidation that has taken place over just the last five or six years. this one's going combine the third and the fourth biggest airlines to form the biggest largest. now, the typical winners in these massive deals are usually...
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the u.s. department of agriculture says food prices will rise by as much as 3.5% this year. that's nearly double the rate of inflation. the steep rise is blamed on the severe drought that's gripping farmers and cattle ranchers in the nation's midsection. anne-marie? >> ines for ray in new york. thank you, ines. >>> when we return, driving in the fast lane. danica patrick talks about racing into history this sunday at the daytona 500. >>> here's a look at today's forecast in some cities around the country. washington, d.c., rain and 39. atlanta, thunderstorms, 48. st. louis, 38. denver, 39 the high. seattle, a lot of rain, 48 degrees. >>> in sports danica patrick makes history this sunday when she becomes the first woman to start the daytona 500 at the poll position. but as mark strassmann reports the race car driver is more concerned about where she finishes in nascar's biggest race. >> ready to race. >> reporter: danica patrick in the lime green number 10 car had the fastest qualifying time for nascar's biggest race. more than 196 miles per hour. >> that's a great lap, guys
the u.s. department of agriculture says food prices will rise by as much as 3.5% this year. that's nearly double the rate of inflation. the steep rise is blamed on the severe drought that's gripping farmers and cattle ranchers in the nation's midsection. anne-marie? >> ines for ray in new york. thank you, ines. >>> when we return, driving in the fast lane. danica patrick talks about racing into history this sunday at the daytona 500. >>> here's a look at today's forecast...